BVG Leadman, Landscape

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscape Leadsman in the Houston area to oversee installation and maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems. You will supervise 2–4 crew members, ensure safety, and direct tasks such as planting, sod installation, and sprinkler setup.

The role emphasizes adherence to OSHA standards, site safety, and timely project completion. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus; 5+ years' relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' landscape experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards.
• 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred.
• Able to lead and direct a crew of 2 to 4 people.
• Practice workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools to lay sod, plant, water, fertilize, dig, and install sprinklers.
• Ensure crew attends weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Follow safety standards and review hazards.
• Maintain hazardous communication folder with chemical forms.
• Report unsafe activities and accidents per policy.
• Support on-time project completion with quality and safety.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• The Landscape Leadsman is responsible for performing a wide range of landscape and irrigation installation and maintenance tasks. This position oversees crew safety and compliance while performing and directing landscape and irrigation tasks such as planting, sod installation, and sprinkler setup.

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• The Landscape Leadsman is responsible for performing a wide range of landscape and irrigation installation and maintenance tasks. This position oversees crew safety and compliance while performing and directing landscape and irrigation tasks such as planting, sod installation, and sprinkler setup.

Job Summary

• The Landscape Leadsman is responsible for performing a wide range of landscape and irrigation installation and maintenance tasks. This position oversees crew safety and compliance while performing and directing landscape and irrigation tasks such as planting, sod installation, and sprinkler setup.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment to perform landscaping and irrigation tasks such as laying sod, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and installing sprinklers
• Ensure that all employees attend the weekly tailgate meetings
• Follow and enforce safety standards by:
• Identify and review potential traffic hazards
• Perform hard hats and safety gear checks
• Conduct underground utility and trade hazard reviews
• Ensure general public safety around the job site
• Maintain a hazardous communication folder, including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site
• Report reckless or dangerous activities to the job Superintendent; notify the Safety Officer of any accidents and submit accident reports according to company policy requirements
• Support the team in completing projects on time while maintaining quality and safety standards

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred
• Able to lead and direct a crew of 2 to 4 people
• Practice workplace safety
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades, such as gas-powered shears
• Use manual hand tools such as shovels
• Work at elevated heights, including on an 8-foot A-frame ladder
• Use a hand shovel for an extended period
• Moves soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plants trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment

• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work near or about natural bodies of water
• Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process. It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.